Game meat, bison, chuck, shoulder clod, separable lean only, raw: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Raw Meat
Game meat, bison, chuck, shoulder clod, separable lean only, raw contains 119 kcal per 100 g. A 1 serving, 3 oz (85 g) provides about 101 kcal.
Roughly 75% of its calories come from protein, with 25% from fat and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in lamb, veal, and game products on FoodFactly, where the median is 196 kcal per 100 g across 465 foods.
100 g provides 103% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 52% of the Daily Value for selenium and 48% of the Daily Value for zinc.
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 119 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 3.2 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.3 g | 7% |
| Cholesterol M | 64 mg | 21% |
| Sodium M | 62 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein M | 21.1 g | 42% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E I | 0.16 mg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.23 mg | 19% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.35 mg | 27% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 4.4 mg | 28% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) I | 0.72 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.47 mg | 28% |
| Folate (B9) C | 13 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 2.5 µg | 103% |
| Calcium M | 5 mg | 0.4% |
| Iron M | 2.9 mg | 16% |
| Magnesium M | 24 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus M | 213 mg | 17% |
| Potassium M | 353 mg | 8% |
| Zinc M | 5.3 mg | 48% |
| Copper M | 0.2 mg | 22% |
| Manganese M | 0.013 mg | 0.6% |
| Selenium M | 28.7 µg | 52% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 75%
- Fat 25%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein21.1 gbelow the median for lamb, veal, and game products (median 22.8 g)
- Fat3.2 gin the lowest quarter of lamb, veal, and game products (median 9.3 g)
- Saturated fat1.3 gin the lowest quarter of lamb, veal, and game products (median 3.5 g)
- Sodium62 mgbelow the median for lamb, veal, and game products (median 72 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal17.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water75.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 1.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.15 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan M | 0.16 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.96 g |
| Isoleucine M | 1 g |
| Leucine M | 1.8 g |
| Lysine M | 2 g |
| Methionine M | 0.57 g |
| Cystine M | 0.25 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.9 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.72 g |
| Valine M | 1.1 g |
| Arginine M | 1.4 g |
| Histidine M | 0.77 g |
| Alanine M | 1.4 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 2.1 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 3.4 g |
| Glycine M | 1.4 g |
| Proline M | 1.1 g |
| Serine M | 0.88 g |
| Hydroxyproline M | 0.26 g |
Individual fatty acids (22)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) I | 0.11 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 8:0 I | 0.001 g |
| SFA 10:0 I | 0.001 g |
| SFA 12:0 I | 0.001 g |
| SFA 14:0 I | 0.057 g |
| SFA 16:0 I | 0.57 g |
| SFA 18:0 I | 0.65 g |
| SFA 20:0 I | 0.006 g |
| MUFA 18:1 I | 1.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 I | 0.017 g |
| PUFA 20:4 I | 0.016 g |
| SFA 22:0 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 14:1 I | 0.005 g |
| MUFA 16:1 I | 0.063 g |
| MUFA 20:1 I | 0.01 g |
| SFA 15:0 I | 0.016 g |
| SFA 17:0 I | 0.048 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c I | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c I | 0 g |
| MUFA 17:1 I | 0.023 g |
| PUFA 20:3 I | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 15:1 I | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol I | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (9)
| Water M | 75.5 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 0.98 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 496 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU I | 0 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food I | 13 µg |
Other forms of Game meat
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Game meat, muskrat, raw Raw | 162 | 20.8 g | 0 g | 8.1 g |
| Game meat, muskrat, cooked, roasted Cooked | 234 | 30.1 g | 0 g | 11.7 g |
| Game meat, opossum, cooked, roasted Cooked | 221 | 30.2 g | 0 g | 10.2 g |
| Game meat, rabbit, domesticated, composite of cuts, raw Raw | 136 | 20.1 g | 0 g | 5.6 g |
| Game meat, rabbit, domesticated, composite of cuts, cooked, roasted Cooked | 197 | 29.1 g | 0 g | 8.1 g |
| Game meat, squirrel, raw Raw | 120 | 21.2 g | 0 g | 3.2 g |
| Game meat, squirrel, cooked, roasted Cooked | 173 | 30.8 g | 0 g | 4.7 g |
| Game meat, bison, top sirloin, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, raw Raw | 113 | 21.4 g | 0 g | 2.4 g |
| Game meat, bison, ribeye, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, raw Raw | 116 | 22.1 g | 0 g | 2.4 g |
| Game meat, bison, shoulder clod, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, raw Raw | 109 | 21.1 g | 0 g | 2.1 g |
| Game meat, bison, ribeye, separable lean only, 1" steak, cooked, broiled Cooked | 177 | 29.5 g | 0 g | 5.7 g |
| Game meat, bison, top round, separable lean only, 1" steak, cooked, broiled Cooked | 174 | 30.2 g | 0 g | 5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamb, foreshank, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw Raw | 120 | 21.1 g | 0 g | 3.3 g |
| Veal, leg (top round), separable lean and fat, raw Raw | 117 | 21 g | 0 g | 3.1 g |
| Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean only, with added solution, raw Raw | 117 | 21.1 g | 0.22 g | 3.5 g |
| Beef, round, tip round, roast, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, raw Raw | 122 | 21.4 g | 0 g | 3.4 g |
| Beef, chuck, mock tender steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, raw Raw | 117 | 21.2 g | 0 g | 3.5 g |
| Beef, New Zealand, imported, hind shin, separable lean only, raw Raw | 114 | 21.5 g | 0 g | 3.1 g |
| Beef, New Zealand, imported, manufacturing beef, raw Raw | 119 | 21.2 g | 0.23 g | 3.7 g |
| Pork, Leg Cap Steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, raw Raw | 123 | 21.6 g | 0 g | 3.4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw game meat?
100 g of raw game meat has 119 kcal. 1 serving, 3 oz (85 g): about 101 kcal. 1 roast, 3 to 5 lb roast (1,237 g): about 1,472 kcal.
Is raw game meat high in protein?
Raw game meat contains 21.1 g of protein per 100 g (42% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 18 g in 1 serving, 3 oz (85 g). About 75% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other lamb, veal, and game products, that is below the median (median 22.8 g).
How many carbs are in raw game meat?
Raw game meat has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw game meat?
Raw game meat contains 3.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.3 g is saturated (7% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw game meat contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (103% DV), selenium (52% DV), zinc (48% DV), Niacin (B3) (28% DV) and Vitamin B6 (28% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw game meat?
100 g contains 62 mg of sodium, 3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does game meat have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, game meat, bison, chuck, shoulder clod, separable lean only, raw has 119 kcal, while game meat, muskrat, cooked, roasted has 234 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 172598. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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